5 days ago · SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Mayor Van Johnson held a weekly press conference at Savannah City Hall.Drishyam 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Indian crime thriller, Drishyam. Directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal in the lead role, this movi...Jun 3, 2022 · Published: Jun. 3, 2022 at 2:33 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah neighborhood is on edge because of one home on their block that’s become a crime hotspot, according to police. Over the past month alone, Savannah Police (SPD) have been called to a home on the southside 31 times for various reasons, from fights to thefts to reports of ...Geo resource failed to load. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The man wanted for a deadly double shooting in Savannah has been arrested. Police in St. Petersburg, Florida say they took Derek Johnson into custody around 11 p.m. He was the suspect in that early Friday shooting on the Truman Parkway that left two people dead.THE News at 6 p.m.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police and the Downtown Neighborhood Association talked crime at their meeting Tuesday night. Police Chief Lenny Gunther was the speaker. Chief Gunther said that to date there have been 13 homicides. That’s a 43% percent decrease from last year when there were 23 homicides, according …With the help of our community partners and local citizens, I know we can make a drastic change in the violent crime in Savannah and make an impact in youth criminal activity." ... WTOC; P.O. Box 8086; Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234-1111; FCC Public File. [email protected] - (912) 234-1111. FCC Applications. EEO Report. Closed Captioning ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - In 2023, the Savannah Police Department has seen an 8% decrease in violent crimes compared to 2022. This data comes after the department presented a public safety update to ...Savannah transferring hundreds of employees to brand new facility. Geo resource failed to load. By Sean Evans. Published: Sep. 15, 2021 at 2:13 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah's new city services complex is close to being fully operational and open to the public. The SPLOST-funded building sits off Interchange Court, just off I-516 ...Published: Dec. 16, 2022 at 9:51 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah man is facing federal charges in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Dominic Box was captured on U.S. Capitol video footage, as well as countless open source posts, photographs, and videos. This includes Box's own Facebook livestreams of the events ...By Anna Stansfield. Published: Apr. 25, 2024 at 1:28 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - There is a heavy police presence on West 54th and Montgomery streets. The Savannah Police Department confirm it is connected to a shooting from Thursday morning. They say they are serving warrants in relation to the shooting. Police are still looking for a suspect.Savannah Police says a motorcycle was involved and the driver is dead. Chatham Emergency Services confirms to WTOC the victim was one of their paramedics, Immanuel Michaux-Bey.We would like to introduce you to WTOC's new Digital Anchor and reporter, Simone McKenny. ... Contests; Home. Programming Schedule. Download Our Apps. Submit Photos & Videos. News. Crime. Crocker Case. Education. Elections Center. Gas Prices. Health. Lowcountry News. Murdaugh Case. ... WTOC; P.O. Box 8086; Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234-1111 ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police Department say two adult men were shot on West Montgomery Cross Road near Abercorn Street Tuesday afternoon. Police say the shooting happened around 12:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Montgomery Crossroads. Around 4 p.m. police updated WTOC that one of the men has died and that the other male is suffering from ...0:56. A United States District Court grand jury indicted a Savannah man on two counts of false information and hoaxes for making bomb threats targeting a Savannah mosque and an office park ...Crime. Crocker Case. Education. Elections Center. Gas Prices. Health. Lowcountry News. Murdaugh Case. ... Sgt. Breonna Moffett, returns home to Savannah. Updated: Feb. 15, 2024 at 11:57 AM EST News "I just want anwers": Bluffton family searches for answers following murder of son ... WTOC; P.O. Box 8086; Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234-1111 ...Homicides and the total number of violent crimes are down, but Chief Minter pointed out there are still some problem areas. He hopes initiatives will help nurture relationships with the community.Published: Feb. 17, 2024 at 6:11 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police are investigating a shooting at Alfred and Fair Street that left two people injured. SPD responded to the 20 block of Alfred Street around 9:30 p.m. on Friday. Officers found several shell casings, as well as a man and woman with gunshot wounds near the scene.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A man has been shot on Fellwood Drive in Savannah. Detectives with the Savannah Police Department were on scene in the 1400 block of Fellwood Drive Wednesday afternoon. WTOC spoke to residents off-camera who referred to Sustainable Fellwood as a war zone with how many gunshots they hear.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Interim Savannah Police Chief Lenny Gunther spoke at a third district town hall just a few days into his new role. ... Crime reduction is also at the top of his list especially when the third district had multiple shootings over just a few days last week. To Gunther, addressing crime and deepening community partnerships ...Savannah, Georgia is a charming city known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and southern hospitality. If you’re planning a weekend getaway to this beautiful destination...Of course, new street lights won't stop all crime from happening in Savannah. "But it would make it easier for police and witnesses to identify who these persons are committing the crimes," said Cpl. Simmons. ... WTOC; P.O. Box 8086; Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 234-1111; FCC Public File. [email protected] - (912) 234 …SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The owners of City Market in downtown Savannah are planning on implementing some changes. One change would make businesses in City Market close at midnight. An owner, Rob Tulloch with Green Room Partners, spoke with WTOC and says closing at midnight will help them reach their ultimate goal of making City Market more ...By WTOC Staff. Published: Feb. 11, 2024 at 7:45 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One man is injured after an early morning shooting in Savannah. Savannah Police say officers responded to a shooting on Walter Simmons Court just before 2 a.m. Sunday. An adult male suffered a non-life threatening injury and transported to the hospital for treatment.Savannah, Ga. Madeline Hunt joins WTOC as an investigative anchor and reporter. You can catch her anchoring The News weekdays at 3, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Madeline recently worked in Boston as a weekday morning anchor. Prior to that, she worked as an anchor and reporter in Reno, Nevada, where she received an Emmy …The Savannah Police Department is investigating a homicide near the intersection of 39th and Live Oak Streets. (WTOC) SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested for a deadly stabbing that occurred on East 39th Street on Jan. 8. Aljakwan Ward, 25, was booked into the Chatham County jail on Wednesday, Jan 27, on a charge of murder.Published: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:44 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Some of Savannah’s downtown business owners have expressed concerns surrounding the unsheltered, or homeless population, and what business owners say they’re doing around their property. One business owner said her business, and others she’s checked in with nearby, have …Updated: May. 22, 2024 at 8:10 PM PDT. |. By WTOC Staff. Wednesday Savannah Police announced they have arrested and charged William Mitchell with 4 counts of aggravated assault, and four counts of firearm possession during the commission of a crime. News.Georgia and South Carolina are 2 of 5 states without hate crime laws. By Wright Gazaway. Updated: Feb. 12, 2019 at 4:10 PM PST. Geo resource failed to load. SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - A hate crime in Georgia or South Carolina won't cost you any more time in state prison than a random crime. The states are two of five that don't have hate crime ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Ashley Wood, the Savannah police officer that was fired after being accused of making up evidence that led to an arrest in a 2021 murder case, is back working for the City ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The latest Savannah crime data from 2021 reveals total violent crime dropped eight percent compared to the previous year. The police department only saw increases in homicides and residential robberies. Instances of crimes like rape, commercial robbery, street robbery and aggravated assaults all decreased. ...Will Moseley talks American Idol, Football and Growing up in Hazlehurst. Will Moseley is from Hazlehurst, Georgia and is a contestant on the 2024 season of American Idol. Moseley joined the WTOC podcast to talk about the journey to Hollywood and what he is looking forward to in the future. 5 min. MAR 7, 2024.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - More people now than in the past are living under bridges or in the woods, often in filthy conditions. Homeless prevention groups say the number of rogue camps in the Savannah area has grown to 39. The most they have seen in years. Under the President Street overpass, there is a community of about 40 people living in tents.Published: Aug. 1, 2022 at 7:47 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department says a crime-reduction task force made 26 arrests in just two days. Savannah Police say they teamed up with Georgia State Patrol on July 29 and 30 for the effort. SPD says they made 26 arrests, gave out 168 citations, 41 warnings and …SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah has seen an increase in gun violence - one the city hasn’t experienced since 2016. While the level of violence is not even close to the violent crime wave seen in some of the largest cities in the U.S., like Atlanta, the gun violence in Savannah has sparked communitywide efforts to end a “culture of …Prayers for all involved. Savannah Police are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at Waters Avenue and East Bolton Street. Savannah Police confirm that a call came in around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday regarding an officer-involved shooting. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate.Savannah Police had several blocks taped off as they investigated. Police responded to the scene around 1:30 a.m. Sunday and found one man, 33 year-old Ryane Swims Jr., had died on the scene as a result of the shooting and a second man was transported to the hospital with non life threatening injuries.Geo resource failed to load. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police held a news conference Monday morning to announce multiple gang indictments involving two local gangs. The indictments have more than 100 counts and have resulted in seven arrests so far. They come after an extensive investigation into gang activity in the Savannah area.If you’re a fan of crime fiction, chances are you’ve heard of Michael Connelly. With over 30 novels under his belt, Connelly has become one of the most popular and prolific authors...The Savannah Crime Expo on Sept. 25 is putting true crime fans in touch with some of the experts in the field. “I specialize more in serial killers,” Savannah Crime Expo founder Rachael Bell said. By trade, Bell is a mental health counselor in Richmond Hill, but she’s spent almost half her life researching some of the worst crimes in history.By WTOC Staff. Published: Oct. 29, 2023 at 12:06 PM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police is investigating a crash that sent two people to the hospital. The accident happened on Truman Parkway between DeRenne Avenue and East Victory Drive Sunday afternoon. According to police, two people were injured and transported to the hospital.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police and the Downtown Neighborhood Association talked crime at their meeting Tuesday night. Police Chief Lenny Gunther was the speaker. Chief Gunther said that to date there have been 13 homicides. That's a 43% percent decrease from last year when there were 23 homicides, according to Gunther.CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - One man is in custody after police from Chatham County and Savannah say he went on a crime spree over a period of four days, that ended with a murder. Adaunt'e Kimble was arrested by detectives from the Chatham County Police Department on Friday, and charged with the murder of Carey Powers Jr.Crime. Crocker Case. Education. Elections Center. Gas Prices. Health. Lowcountry News. Murdaugh Case. National. ... Your WTOC First Alert Weather Team tracked 20 named storms in 2023, which ranks fourth for the most-named storms in a year since 1950. ... Neighbors in a Savannah neighborhood near 50th and Habersham streets had their power ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah resident Joe Webb said that he didn't go out to celebrate the 4th of July to avoid any potential incidents that may arise, but that didn't end up working out. When he came outside to go to work Tuesday morning, he found a bullet hole in the hood of his car. "I just happened to glance down, and I saw this ...Published: Dec. 8, 2021 at 1:46 PM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A historic church tied to the civil rights movement was torn down Wednesday just outside of Savannah's Historic District downtown. Locals say they're upset that this building won't be around to teach future generations.By WTOC Staff. Published: Feb. 11, 2024 at 7:45 AM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One man is injured after an early morning shooting in Savannah. Savannah Police say officers responded to a shooting on Walter Simmons Court just before 2 a.m. Sunday. An adult male suffered a non-life threatening injury and transported to the hospital for treatment.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An arrest has been made in connection to a hit-and-run that left one woman dead in Savannah. The Savannah Police department had been searching for a suspect since October 17, 2022, when they responded to a hit-and-run on northbound I-516 Ogeechee Road. They say that's where they found a young woman suffering from ...SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A man has been shot on Fellwood Drive in Savannah. Detectives with the Savannah Police Department were on scene in the 1400 block of Fellwood Drive Wednesday afternoon. WTOC spoke to residents off-camera who referred to Sustainable Fellwood as a war zone with how many gunshots they hear.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the area of Alabama Avenue and New Jersey Avenue. Savannah Police received a ShotSpotter alert at around 4 a.m. and went to the 2100 block of Alabama Avenue to investigate. When officers arrived, they found one victim who was taken to the hospital.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A woman was arrested in connection to a 2022 human trafficking/sexual exploitation of a child investigation. 19-year-old Tiffany Ferrell was arrested Tuesday. Savannah Police say Ferrell was attempting to traffic two underage females. Ferrell was charged with 2 counts of violation of OCGA 16-5-46 Trafficking a person for ...Savannah Police have had a busy week. Right now, they're investigating four shootings in the last three days.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police is searching for a missing man with autism. Officials say 21-year-old Stanley Stone was last seen at his home Friday night between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Police say Stone is a high-functioning autistic and not a harm to himself or others. Stone is 4′7 feet, 112 pounds and was last seen wearing black ...Published: Jun. 26, 2023 at 9:40 AM PDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A woman has been indicted on murder charges after a deadly shooting on Newell Street in June. Lashawnda Denise Hall is facing one count of malice murder, one count of felony murder, one count of aggravated assault and two counts of possession of a firearm during commission of a felony.SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - Are the tax dollars you voted on to build Savannah's Cultural Arts Center being used efficiently? It's a $24 million project that's been in the works for more than ten years and become very controversial, but why? WTOC launched a months-long investigation after local art organizations opposed the design, and I sat down ...Dec 18, 2020 · Published: Dec. 17, 2020 at 4:19 PM PST. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The sounds of gunshots and neighbors ducking for cover. It’s a scene that’s played out over, and over, this year in Savannah neighborhoods. In a recent string of shootings, police say the suspect used a stolen gun. Almost every day, there is a gun reported stolen in the ...Bicyclist killed in crash on US-80. Updated: Mar. 22, 2024 at 12:58 PM PDT. Shared Video.Geo resource failed to load. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - After spending two years in jail waiting for trial in a 2021 Savannah murder case, the state of Georgia has dropped its charges against Marquis Parrish. Parrish maintained his innocence from the start. The detective who put Parrish behind bars is being investigated by her own department.SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah has seen an increase in gun violence - one the city hasn’t experienced since 2016. While the level of violence is not even close to the violent crime wave seen in some of the largest cities in the U.S., like Atlanta, the gun violence in Savannah has sparked communitywide efforts to end a “culture of …. We would like to show you a description here but the site wonPublished: Jan. 15, 2024 at 6:46 AM PST | Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 Savannah, Ga. Madeline Hunt joins WTOC as an investigative anchor and reporter. You can catch her anchoring The News weekdays at 3, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Madeline recently worked in Boston as a weekday morning anchor. Prior to that, she worked as an anchor and reporter in Reno, Nevada, where she received an Emmy nomination for her breaking news ... SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A reported active shooter at Savannah Hi SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC is getting a lot of feedback from the tourism community following a WTOC investigative piece that ran Thursday night at 6 p.m. The story was on the National Park Service's report that the Historic District designation was threatened due to continued development. In the story, WTOC spoke to city alderman Detric ...Dec 6, 2023 · 0:56. A United States District Court grand jury indicted a Savannah man on two counts of false information and hoaxes for making bomb threats targeting a Savannah mosque and an office park ... Feb 3, 2024 · SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -The Savannah Police Departm...
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